Job losses at fishing firm
HIGHER fuel prices have forced a Newlyn fishing firm to make 16 of its staff redundant.
W Stevenson & Sons said the redundancies were regrettable and would affect all areas of business.
A press release stated that while the company is committed to continue to play a major role, the redundancies were necessary to safeguard the jobs of the remaining employees and fishermen.
Representatives from the Newlyn fishing industry are in a meeting with the Marine Fisheries Agency this afternoon to discuss the future of the fishing port.
3 Comments
by P. Lemon, Penryn
Monday, June 16 2008, 12:20PM
“Did you say modern, fast thinking and with flexible policies to adjust quickly...? What drugs are you on? These people aren't interested in Fisheries in Cornwall, no more than I am in Chinese tobacco paper. The only way you'd get what you want is to have a more powerful authority in Cornwall with less losers and self-important prats in it; hopefully, the new Single Cornish Authority will start that process... Can't get worse than corrupt no-hopers in London trying to run Cornish affairs...”
by Dudley, Herts
Monday, June 16 2008, 11:26AM
“The Labour government is a disgrace. It continually lets down our food producers whether farmer or fisher. This government has to go and go very, very soon.”
by Pete Syder, Par
Friday, June 13 2008, 10:30PM
“These are difficult times for every industry, not just our important fisheries. It would be a big step forward if Government was able to be modern, fast thinking and with flexible policies to adjust quickly to the changing world and economic climate. Thus having a chance to protect and nurture our economy in a steady and sustainable direction.”